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Stapleton Leads Star-Studded America250 Benefit in L.A., A Night of Music and Unity
entertainment1 month ago

Stapleton Leads Star-Studded America250 Benefit in L.A., A Night of Music and Unity

Chris Stapleton headlined the bipartisan America250 benefit at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum—a Fourth of July concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris, and Queen Latifah; with proceeds going to Feeding America and tickets priced at $17.76, the show aimed to be a politics-free celebration of American music that drew a near-full crowd and showcased Stapleton's soulful set alongside Khan's classics, Morris's cross-genre performances, and Latifah's hosting, underscoring a unifying moment amid national celebrations.

via Los Angeles Times|
#america250#entertainment#feeding-america
Pumpkins, Stapleton to Headline Fourth of July Block Party Benefiting Feeding America
music2 months ago

Pumpkins, Stapleton to Headline Fourth of July Block Party Benefiting Feeding America

Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton will headline America's Block Party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4, with more acts to be announced; hosted by Queen Latifah; tickets are $17.76 with proceeds after fees benefiting Feeding America via America250's Giving 4th initiative; 5,000 tickets will be donated to first responders, veterans, and service members; the LA show is the centerpiece of a nationwide Block Party series with locations at Summerfest (Milwaukee), Fort Campbell (Kentucky), and SC250 Charleston, with more announcements to come; tickets go on sale June 16 at 10 a.m. PT.

via Rolling Stone|
#america250#americas-block-party#chris-stapleton
Smashing Pumpkins Set to Headline America250’s July 4 Block Party for Feeding America
music2 months ago

Smashing Pumpkins Set to Headline America250’s July 4 Block Party for Feeding America

The Smashing Pumpkins will headline America250’s July 4 celebration at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with Chris Stapleton also performing and Queen Latifah hosting. America250, a Congress-created nonprofit, is organizing America’s 250th anniversary Block Party events in several cities to benefit Feeding America; 5,000 tickets will be given to first responders, veterans and active-duty service members, and tickets start at $17.76.

via Stereogum|
#america250#chris-stapleton#feeding-america
"Pop-Tarts' Sweet Deal: Taylor Swift's Recipe for Changing Travis Kelce"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pop-Tarts' Sweet Deal: Taylor Swift's Recipe for Changing Travis Kelce"

Pop-Tarts has taken advantage of the buzz surrounding Taylor Swift's homemade Pop-Tarts for the Kansas City Chiefs' offensive linemen by asking her to share the recipe publicly in exchange for doubling their donation to a local food bank. Despite the potential conflict with their corporate interests, the company has gained significant free publicity and is likely to see increased sales as a result.

via NBC Sports|
#andy-reid#entertainment#feeding-america
"Score Free Pancakes at IHOP on National Pancake Day: Here's How"
food-and-dining2 years ago

"Score Free Pancakes at IHOP on National Pancake Day: Here's How"

IHOP is offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for dine-in customers, as part of its Stacking Up Joy initiative to combat food insecurity in partnership with Feeding America. Guests can also donate to provide meals for those in need, and the chain has enlisted actress Xochitl Gomez to promote the Month of Giving campaign.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#feeding-america#food-and-dining#free-pancakes
'The Bear' Cast Joins Disney and Feeding America to Fight Hunger Nationwide
entertainment3 years ago

'The Bear' Cast Joins Disney and Feeding America to Fight Hunger Nationwide

Cast members of the hit series "The Bear" partnered with Disney and Feeding America to visit food banks in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, providing nutritious food to families in need. The show has resonated with food enthusiasts for its representation of the restaurant industry. The stars joined the initiative to raise awareness about the increased need for access to nutritious food during the summer months, particularly for children and families. Feeding America reported that 49 million individuals sought assistance from food banks in 2022, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that 13.5 million households experienced food insecurity in 2021. Disney will donate approximately 450,000 meals to three major food banks.

via GMA|
#disney#entertainment#feeding-america
New Age Pianist George Winston Passes Away at 73.
music3 years ago

New Age Pianist George Winston Passes Away at 73.

George Winston, the Grammy-winning pianist known for blending jazz, classical, folk, and other styles, has died at the age of 73 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Throughout his cancer treatments, Winston continued to write and record new music and perform for live audiences while raising funds for Feeding America to help fight the national hunger crisis. He released more than a dozen solo piano albums and won a Grammy for best New Age recording in 1995.

via The Associated Press|
#cancer#feeding-america#george-winston
Remembering George Winston: Pianist and 'Song Player' Passes Away at 73.
music3 years ago

Remembering George Winston: Pianist and 'Song Player' Passes Away at 73.

Grammy-winning pianist George Winston has died at the age of 73 after a 10-year battle with cancer. Throughout his cancer treatments, Winston continued to write and record new music and perform for live audiences while raising funds for Feeding America to help fight the national hunger crisis. He released more than a dozen solo piano albums and won a Grammy for best New Age recording in 1995. Winston drew upon influences ranging from Fats Waller to the Doors and blended jazz, classical, folk, and other stylings.

via Fox News|
#cancer#feeding-america#george-winston
"Free Summer Meals Available for Children Across the US"
education3 years ago

"Free Summer Meals Available for Children Across the US"

IDEA Bassett public school campus in Duval County, Florida, will offer two free meals a day to any child aged 18 or younger from June 12 to July 21, regardless of which school they attend. The initiative aims to provide a safe space for children who may not have access to food while their parents are at work. The school expects to feed at least 500 children and parents or guardians are also permitted to eat the meals with a student they bring, but will be required to pay $5 cash for each meal.

via WJXT News4JAX |
#duval-county#education#feeding-america